Keenan Allen fantasy outlook: Should you draft Bears WR in 2024?

Keenan Allen has been around since he played for the San Diego Chargers. That said, Allen's age is his biggest question for 2024. Is it enough to knock him out of being an automatic grab in fantasy leagues? Should you seriously consider him in 2024? Here's an in-depth look at the wide receiver.

Should you draft Bears WR Keenan Allen in 2024?

Keenan Allen at Hall of Fame Game - Bears vs Texans - Source: Getty

In a word, yes, drafting Allen makes sense even in 2024. Still, there is a right time and a wrong time to add him to your squad. In other words, if added too early, it could damage any manager's overall team.

Keenan Allen 2024 fantasy outlook, ADP and 2023 stats

Allen at Baltimore Ravens v Los Angeles Chargers - Source: Getty

The Chicago Bears' newest star wide receiver is almost as automatic of a 1,000-yard receiver as anyone in the league.

However, what does Sportskeeda's Fantasy Simulator say about this year? The simulation predicts that Allen will cross 1,000 yards, but only by the skin of his teeth at 1,007 yards. He also will have about six touchdowns.

Allen earned 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns last season, so he could be in for a decline in production this year.

With DJ Moore slotted into the top spot and a rookie quarterback under center, Allen has a couple of factors working against him to get the ball at a massive clip.

In terms of average draft position, Keenan Allen is getting picked 70th overall and 30th in order of wide receivers across scoring systems, per Fantasy Pros.

Is Keenan Allen a good pick in fantasy football this year?

Allen at Los Angeles Chargers v Green Bay Packers - Source: Getty

He's a solid thrifty pick, but if managers dive headfirst into getting Allen like it's 2018, they could get burned. It is worth taking him as a starter for a fantasy team if one waits long enough in the draft.

Where should you draft Keenan Allen this year?

Allen at Los Angeles Chargers v New York Jets - Source: Getty

The six-time Pro Bowl WR is due to slip in draft orders this year. Picking him up around the seventh round would be a wise move. However, if there are a few receivers left ahead of Allen in the seventh round, getting him in the eighth round could be a gamble worth taking.

Considering his advanced age as he will turn 32 this season, injuries are due to crop up any year, which could tank his value instantly. As far as receivers go, one can gamble with getting him for a bargain at the cost of potentially losing him to another manager.